Free Crochet Toddler Girls Sundress Pattern

Fingering-weight yarn forms flowing, lightweight fabric that’s perfect for spring and summer dresses. Embroidered daisies and a ribbon tie are the girly touches that will make this dress a favorite. Layer it with a cute skirt or slip, or even a pair of bloomers, to complete the look. Whether you crochet it for a special occasion or everyday wear, it’s sure to become a family heirloom.

Left Armhole, Shoulder, and Neck EdgingDetermine which side of the dress will be the front, and mark the front bodice with a stitch marker. Sew the right shoulder seam. Do not sew the left shoulder seam, as buttons will be attached later to make the dress easy to get on and off. With the smaller hook, join the yarn in the top back corner of the left armhole (unseamed shoulder).Round 1: Ch 1, work sc evenly around entire armhole, across front shoulder, around neck edge, and across back shoulder, working 3 sc in each outer corner of shoulder; join with sl st in first sc.Round 2: *Ch 4, sk next sc, sl st in next sc; repeat from * around armhole and across front shoulder.Note: Ch-4 sps across front shoulder will serve as button loops.Fasten off.

FinishingWeave in all ends. Sew three small buttons on the top back of the left shoulder, opposite the three ch-4 button loops. Using small amounts of contrasting yarn (or embroidery floss), embroider daisies on the front bodice of dress (instructions at right).

Beginning in the center front of the skirt, thread a ribbon in and out of the V-stitches from Round 2 of the skirt. Tie a bow and trim the ribbon ends.

Tip: The plain bodice of this dress lends itself to embellishment. Decorate it with your own embroidered design, a monogram, or even crocheted or fabric flowers.

How to Embroider Lazy Daisies

Weave the yarn through about 1" of stitches on the wrong side of the front bodice and leave a long tail to weave in later. Push your needle and yarn through to the right side of the bodice where you’d like the center of the daisy to be. (a) Form a small 1/2" (13mm) loop with the yarn; this will be the petal. Reinsert the needle in the same spot where the yarn originally came through, then bring it back through to the bodice front just inside of the petal loop. (b) Reinsert the needle on the outside edge of the petal loop and pull the yarn through to hold the loop in place. Repeat to make 5 petals, or as many as desired, for each flower. Weave in all ends.